Epidemiologist - Bisbee/Benson/Sierra Vista
Salary:
See Position DescriptionLocation :
Bisbee, AZJob Type:
Y Partially Grant FundedJob Number:
110323Department:
Cochise Health & Social ServicesOpening Date:
11/07/2023EPIDEMIOLOGIST - BISBEE/BENSON/SIERRA VISTAPosition open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any timeANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$60,000 - $70,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement SystemPLEASE NOTE:
All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.
PLEASE NOTE:
Position is grant funded with employment contingent upon continued grant funding.
NATURE OF WORK:
Under general supervision, performs professional work of considerable difficulty in the development, implementation, and management of a disease surveillance system; performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions (Illustrative only) develops and manages a disease surveillance system for the early detection and monitoring of biological events and/or disease outbreaks; conducts vulnerability assessments and participates in public health preparedness planning; directs outbreak investigations; performs research, analyzes infectious and zoonotic disease data and prepares reports; analyzes trends and provides projections for program planning, evaluation, and development; develops classes and workshops to train management, staff, and professional groups; reviews complex data and recommends appropriate actions; researches and evaluates evolving techniques and technologies; coordinates with related state, federal, and local agencies, clinics, hospitals, and laboratories; interacts with physicians, laboratory staff members, and clinical service providers; performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Master's degree in epidemiology or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; two (2) years epidemiological experience within the public health area; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable Knowledge of:
surveillance program design and management; the use of computerized data bases for disease monitoring and trend analysis; infectious and zoonotic disease transmission patterns; research protocols and bio-statistical analysis; biological and chemical agents that might be used in terrorist or emergency events; training program design and presentation.
Ability to:
analyze complex data and suggest appropriate actions, policies, and solutions; utilize effective communication skills in public speaking; develop and implement specialized programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, medical professionals, other agencies and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision.
Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
May require travel within the county.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require:
lifting up to 10 pounds, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer01 Describe your experience planning and directing studies to investigate human and/or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
02 Describe how you communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
03 Positions are available in multiple locations.
What is your preference? Bisbee Sierra Vista Benson No Preference Required Question Recommended Skills Adaptability Biology Clinical Works Communication Creative Problem Solving Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
See Position DescriptionLocation :
Bisbee, AZJob Type:
Y Partially Grant FundedJob Number:
110323Department:
Cochise Health & Social ServicesOpening Date:
11/07/2023EPIDEMIOLOGIST - BISBEE/BENSON/SIERRA VISTAPosition open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any timeANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$60,000 - $70,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement SystemPLEASE NOTE:
All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.
PLEASE NOTE:
Position is grant funded with employment contingent upon continued grant funding.
NATURE OF WORK:
Under general supervision, performs professional work of considerable difficulty in the development, implementation, and management of a disease surveillance system; performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions (Illustrative only) develops and manages a disease surveillance system for the early detection and monitoring of biological events and/or disease outbreaks; conducts vulnerability assessments and participates in public health preparedness planning; directs outbreak investigations; performs research, analyzes infectious and zoonotic disease data and prepares reports; analyzes trends and provides projections for program planning, evaluation, and development; develops classes and workshops to train management, staff, and professional groups; reviews complex data and recommends appropriate actions; researches and evaluates evolving techniques and technologies; coordinates with related state, federal, and local agencies, clinics, hospitals, and laboratories; interacts with physicians, laboratory staff members, and clinical service providers; performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Master's degree in epidemiology or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; two (2) years epidemiological experience within the public health area; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable Knowledge of:
surveillance program design and management; the use of computerized data bases for disease monitoring and trend analysis; infectious and zoonotic disease transmission patterns; research protocols and bio-statistical analysis; biological and chemical agents that might be used in terrorist or emergency events; training program design and presentation.
Ability to:
analyze complex data and suggest appropriate actions, policies, and solutions; utilize effective communication skills in public speaking; develop and implement specialized programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, medical professionals, other agencies and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision.
Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
May require travel within the county.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require:
lifting up to 10 pounds, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer01 Describe your experience planning and directing studies to investigate human and/or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
02 Describe how you communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
03 Positions are available in multiple locations.
What is your preference? Bisbee Sierra Vista Benson No Preference Required Question Recommended Skills Adaptability Biology Clinical Works Communication Creative Problem Solving Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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